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New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson’s courtroom proceedings hit a snag after the his former marketing agent hilariously sent a subpoena to the wrong person. Gina Ford filed a $100 million lawsuit against the 6-foot-7 forward for allegedly breaching their marketing deal. Williamson is also being questioned for the supposed impermissible benefits he took while […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had the luxury of playing alongside many incredible talents over the years. After basically being a one-man show in his first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, James teamed up with his 2003 draft mates’ Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form the Miami Heat Big 3 in 2010. […]

The Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns were indeed one of the most exciting teams of the mid-to-late 2000s. With the two-time MVP orchestrating their high octane-offense,  guys like Amar’e Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, and Joe Johnson all benefited from his playmaking brilliance. While their fast-paced style won a lot of regular-season games, that squad failed to emerge […]

Retired NBA icon Michael Jordan is forever the talk of everything basketball related. This includes his off-the-court greatness. In turn, talking about every Michael Jordan sponsor ever, endorsement and the like feels like a no-brainer. Hands down the NBA’s Greatest of All Time, Jordan’s success and popularity on the hardwood has made him an extremely […]

Father Time has yet to catch up to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in the hardwood. However, James’ crown jewel has been noticeably balding for years, and his hairline has been the butt of jokes for quite some time now. LeBron James is indeed enjoying yet another MVP-worthy season, with averages of 25.7 points, […]

The league will certainly deal with a tight schedule once the 2019-20 season resumes at Disney World in Orlando, Florida on July 31. However, NBA officials confirmed that they will still be sticking to normal game schedules despite having three available venues. Per Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, multiple games will be played within a […]

The NBA announced more health protocols on Tuesday for players participating in the resumption of the 2019-20 season at the Disney World in Orlando, Florida this July. Per ESPN’s Zach Lowe, players from the 22 contending teams will be allowed to wear a special device to determine if they are at risk for COVID-19. The […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Theo Pinson called fake news over the recent controversies surrounding his teammate Kyrie Irving. A report from Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News alleged that Irving urged his Nets teammates to skip the scheduled NBA return while proposing to create their own league instead. Pinson re-tweeted Bondy and quickly denied […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was truly one of the most popular athletes of all time, as evidenced by his staggering jersey sales during his playing days. We all know how Bryant started his NBA career wearing the No. 8 before making the shift to No. 24 in the 2006-07 season. To this day, The […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shrugged off notions that the eventual 2020 NBA champions will have an asterisk next to their names. Although the Dubs are not among the 22 teams who will return to action in Disney World in Orlando this July, Kerr claimed that pundits should not discredit whoever wins it […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged the concerns about the league’s proposed “bubble plan” for the resumption of the 2019-20 regular season on July 30 at Orlando, Florida Along with the social distancing guidelines, all ensuing games will be crowd-less and will be played in a closed environment where participants will also live and practice. During […]

The late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant was indeed one of the best role models in all of professional sports. Apart from the grace he brought onto the basketball court, the Black Mamba was indeed was of the most articulate superstars in all of basketball. The media adored Bryant since he always carried himself […]

Several notable NBA players were present during a Zoom conference on Friday, but Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was not one of them. Led by Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving, several stars reportedly aired their concerns and grievances with the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA campaign set on July 31 at Disney World […]

Late NBA great Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s no secret that the Black Mamba saw a revolving door of Purple and Gold teammates over that lengthy period. He certainly established life-long bonds with some of his brethren, particularly those who helped him win five Larry O’ […]

While most NBA players are cherishing the opportunity to continue the 2019-20 NBA season, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving feels strongly against it. Irving was reportedly the driving force behind Zoom meetings of around 200 NBA players, who have voiced out their reservations about the resumption of the season set on July 30 in Disney […]

Around 200 NBA players have reportedly aired their concerns about the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA regular season this July at Disney World in Orlando, with Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving at the forefront of it all. With over a month left before the campaign resumes, several players have reportedly engaged in a series of […]

The Boston Celtics are indeed one of the most illustrious franchises in basketball history. Most of the team’s distinguished Hall of Famers were their own lottery picks selected from the draft. All-time greats like Larry Bird and Kevin McHale can attest to the team’s success when it comes to the lottery. A player of Paul […]

NBA near-trades are usually an afterthought considering it didn’t come to fruition and just fuels a lot of what-ifs. Still, it does make for a lot of juicy stories. Like every NBA team, the Philadelphia 76ers also had several high-profile trades that never happened. The franchise has enjoyed an abundance of superstars over the years, […]

Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook is widening his horizons by trying his hand at producing a documentary. As confirmed by production company Blackfin, the one-time NBA MVP will spearhead a project about the infamous 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Russell Westbrook’s docuseries is expected to be released around the 100th anniversary of the gruesome […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes his superstars Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will be ready to go for the upcoming mini training camps this summer. Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Kerr bared his belief that the entire Warriors roster wouldn’t miss the opportunity to shake off the cobwebs from […]

To say that head coach Steve Kerr and his Golden State Warriors had a disastrous 2019-20 NBA campaign would be an understatement. The once untouchable franchise had the worst record in the league (15-50) and was understandably one of the eight teams whose season was cut short. They will not be among the 22 teams […]

With the NBA’s salary cap at an all-time high, max contracts usually go for record-breaking amounts nowadays. Even mediocre players break the bank in this era, while the best of the best are gifted with immense fortune beyond their wildest dreams. Some superstars prove that they are worth every penny, complementing their amazing talents with […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is all for the Black Lives Matter movement, but he made it clear that people still have a lot of misconceptions about it. Sitting down with Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony on his YouTube Live show “What’s In Your Glass,” the 24-year-old third-year player said that others still […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers came under fire on Twitter for what several people deem as insensitive remarks in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The 45-year-old Dubs executive reportedly uttered a controversial opening statement at a conference call with reporters on Monday. “I hope sports can heal. One of my favorite parts […]

Vanessa Bryant’s quest for justice for the deaths of her husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, and daughter Gianna continues. Now, she is reportedly seeking “hundreds of millions of dollars” against the Island Express Helicopters Inc. The helicopter company is tied up with Ara Zobayan, the pilot on board when Bryant’s chopper tragically crashed […]

Reigning NBA champions Toronto Raptors do have a history of franchise-altering trades. Their brightest decision, after all, came in 1998 when they decided to swap their fourth overall pick, Antawn Jamison, to the Golden State Warriors for their 5th overall selection, Vince Carter. The player dubbed as “Half Man, Half Amazing” went on to captivate […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum and the NBA Players Association aired their request for certain players to be allowed to have contact in personal workouts ahead of the official practices. The league announced its guidelines and schedules for the 22 teams set to return for the continuance of the 2019-20 NBA regular season on […]

Nine months without basketball activities seem like a death sentence for an NBA franchise. The eight teams left out from the league’s new 22-team format certainly think so, as they expressed their concerns over the extended hiatus. Per a report from ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Orlando non-participants are pushing for a number of ideas […]

Retired NBA icon Michael Jordan, together with the Jordan Brand, recently pledged to donate $100 million over the next 10 years to causes aimed to fight racial injustice. A rather neutral figure when it comes to social issues over the last few years, His Airness bared that he’s had enough of the country’s blatant racial […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the eight NBA teams whose season came to an abrupt end following the league’s announcement of a 22-team format starting on June 31 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Although he agrees with the NBA’s decision, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr is hoping that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant expressed his full support for the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests happening around the United States. Like the rest of the NBA, KD was also left angered by the inhumane treatment of George Floyd — which once again shed light on the racial injustice experienced by the African American community. […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is expected to join the rest of the team when they return to action at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida on July 31. Just don’t expect him to suit up on the floor in a bid to help the Nets secure a higher playoff berth. Per ESPN’s senior insider […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant was the most high-profile NBA athlete who tested positive for COVID-19 back in March. Now fully recovered from the respiratory virus, the one-time NBA MVP opened up about undergoing the harrowing ordeal, per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated: “I feel good. I didn’t have any symptoms so I am […]

James Harden’s Houston Rockets jersey will one day be immortalized high above the rafters of the Toyota Center. However, although he is still an active player at the moment, it looks like his number 13 has already been commemorated outside the basketball court. In a hilarious revelation by Mal (real name Jamil Clay) in the […]

Die-hard Chicago Bulls fans can own a piece of history, as Steve Kerr’s game-worn shorts from Game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals is now up for auction. The Lelands Spring Classic Auction has made the iconic item available until June 19 at 8:00 p.m. PT. As of writing, the current highest bid stands at […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been rather successful with their free agent signings over the years. The franchise, after all, seems to have more bad luck with draft selections, using their lottery picks for underwhelming players like Marvin Williams and Shelden Williams in the past. But like every other NBA team, the Hawks have also shelled […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard locked his arms in solidarity with Black Lives Matters protesters on Thursday in the wake of the unjust killing of George Floyd. The Blazers’ social media page proudly shared a clip of Lillard walking the streets of Waterfront Park of Southeast Portland. Our point guard 🖤 pic.twitter.com/6r0yxojcoc — Portland […]

Following the cues given by the NBA, the WNBA is also in talks of pushing through with its 2020 campaign by proposing a 22-game regular season format. Per Mechelle Voepel of ESPN, the crowd-less matches will be played inside the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida while the postseason is targeted to end sometime in October. […]

NBA head coaches Mike D’Antoni of the Houston Rockets and Alvin Gentry of the New Orleans Pelicans were not a fan of the league’s possible mandate when the 2019-20 regular season resumes on July 31. As per Commissioner Adam Silver, coaches aged 65 and up will be forced to wear face masks during games. The […]